NEW KING STREET, SE8 3JB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE8 3JB

NEW KING STREET, SE8 3JB, Lewisham has recorded a total of 128 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.20 per 1,000 population. This SE8 3JB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SE8 postcode area, which has experienced 410 crimes and a crime rate of 12.28 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SE8 3JB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE8 3JB, encompassing approximately 8423 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE8 3JB area, explore the SE8 3JB Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (46) incidents (1050.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (14.29% increase)

SE8 3JB Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Bruford Court with total crimes: 49
  • Diana Close with total crimes: 6
  • Deptford with total crimes: 6

NEW KING STREET, SE8 3JB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4615.201050.00%
Violence and sexual offences165.46-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour161.9014.29%
Robbery71.9040.00%
Other theft70.83250.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.830.00%
Drugs60.7150.00%
Public order60.7120.00%
Theft from the person60.71-33.33%
Vehicle crime60.71100.00%
Burglary40.7133.33%
Other crime10.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences208.43-31.03%
Anti-social behaviour142.3740.00%
Theft from the person91.660.00%
Robbery51.07-16.67%
Public order50.59-28.57%
Drugs40.59-50.00%
Shoplifting40.47100.00%
Vehicle crime30.47-62.50%
Burglary30.36-50.00%
Other theft20.36-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Other crime10.12-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2911.282800.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.440.00%
Theft from the person91.190.00%
Vehicle crime81.070.00%
Drugs80.950.00%
Public order70.95600.00%
Robbery60.830.00%
Burglary60.710.00%
Other theft50.710.00%
Other crime40.590.00%
Shoplifting20.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In March 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.240.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.120.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.12-93.75%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour141.9027.27%
Burglary121.6671.43%
Theft from the person81.42100.00%
Vehicle crime70.95250.00%
Other theft50.83-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.59-50.00%
Robbery30.470.00%
Public order20.36-60.00%
Drugs20.24-60.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.90-38.46%
Anti-social behaviour111.90-26.67%
Other theft101.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.190.00%
Burglary70.9540.00%
Drugs50.8325.00%
Public order50.590.00%
Theft from the person40.59-55.56%
Robbery30.470.00%
Vehicle crime20.36-71.43%
Bicycle theft20.24100.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2611.28188.89%
Anti-social behaviour153.0925.00%
Other theft101.78-16.67%
Theft from the person91.1950.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.07100.00%
Vehicle crime70.950.00%
Public order50.830.00%
Burglary50.590.00%
Drugs40.59-20.00%
Robbery30.470.00%
Bicycle theft10.36-50.00%
Shoplifting10.12-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.12-66.67%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour128.67-33.33%
Other theft121.429.09%
Violence and sexual offences91.42-70.00%
Vehicle crime71.0775.00%
Theft from the person60.83-50.00%
Drugs50.7166.67%
Burglary50.5925.00%
Shoplifting50.5925.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.5933.33%
Possession of weapons30.47200.00%
Robbery30.36-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.360.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3011.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour183.560.00%
Theft from the person122.140.00%
Other theft111.420.00%
Shoplifting41.310.00%
Robbery40.470.00%
Burglary40.470.00%
Vehicle crime40.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.470.00%
Drugs30.360.00%
Public order20.360.00%
Bicycle theft20.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Other crime10.120.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
January 20244
December 20238
November 20238
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 37 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 20248
January 20242
December 20235
November 20234
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
April 20247
March 20241
January 20242
December 20235
November 20235
September 20232

A total of 164 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.40 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202420
April 202429
March 20241
February 20241
January 202416
December 202316
November 202326
October 20239
September 202330

A total of 46 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20246
January 202412
December 20237
November 20235
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 63 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.88 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
April 20249
January 20248
December 20234
November 20239
October 20236
September 202312

A total of 34 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
April 20246
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 110 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202414
April 202410
January 202414
December 202311
November 202315
October 202312
September 202318

A total of 44 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20248
January 20247
December 20232
November 20237
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20244
September 20231

A total of 62 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
April 20245
January 20245
December 202310
November 202310
October 202312
September 202311

A total of 64 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202446
August 20244
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE8 3JB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Bruford Court
    Total49
    Shoplifting44
    Robbery2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Diana Close
    Total6
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 3. Deptford
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Sayes Court Street
    Total5
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total5
    Theft from the person3
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Octavius Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Mcmillan Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Staunton Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Stowage
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Gonson Street
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
  • 11. Edward Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Dacca Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 13. Glaisher Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Walnut Close
    Total2
    Robbery2
  • 15. Adolphus Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Armada Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Hyde Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 18. Beech Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 19. Grinling Place
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 20. New King Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 21. Czar Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Dorking Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Payne Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Edward Street
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Brig Mews
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 26. Lamerton Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Ffinch Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 28. Prince Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 29. Barque Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Watergate Street
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1